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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker describes walking on a dangerous ledge as if it were normal.
In plain terms
I walked my dog on a dangerous edge.
What can you take from it?
Avoid dangerous edges.

Where it applies

  • daily routines
  • dangerous situations

Putting it to work

  • stay safe
  • avoid heights

Questions to consider

  • What seems normal but is dangerous?

Another view

This is likely not a real event.

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